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A glimpse at the autumn colors on our drive up!
A glimpse at the autumn colors on our drive up!
The start of the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail.
The start of the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail.
You definitely need to be intentional about your steps all the way up this trail.
You definitely need to be intentional about your steps all the way up this trail.
We packed extra into our packs for this hike into the "worst weather in the world."
We packed extra into our packs for this hike into the "worst weather in the world."
You'll run into the Lakes of the Clouds Hut about 1.5 miles from the summit, but it was closed for the season when we arrived in October.
You'll run into the Lakes of the Clouds Hut about 1.5 miles from the summit, but it was closed for the season when we arrived in October.
This sign is a good reminder to come prepared!
This sign is a good reminder to come prepared!
I had to hold onto rocks at some points to avoid being blown over by the 70 mph winds.
I had to hold onto rocks at some points to avoid being blown over by the 70 mph winds.
At the official Mount Washington summit!
At the official Mount Washington summit!
Even though we think it's prettier here!
Even though we think it's prettier here!
We chose to hike up and down, but you can also opt to take the Cog Railway.
We chose to hike up and down, but you can also opt to take the Cog Railway.
Rek-Lis Brewing Company in Bethlehem.
Rek-Lis Brewing Company in Bethlehem.
With the coziest of vibes!
With the coziest of vibes!
And some tasty food and beer!
And some tasty food and beer!
Schilling Beer Co. in Littleton.
Schilling Beer Co. in Littleton.
Solid beer and a cookie pie dessert!
Solid beer and a cookie pie dessert!
With a classic covered bridge right next door!
With a classic covered bridge right next door!
A glimpse at the lobby of the Mount Washington Resort!
A glimpse at the lobby of the Mount Washington Resort!
The Cave: a fun speakeasy bar.
The Cave: a fun speakeasy bar.
With awesome live tunes!
With awesome live tunes!
It's a good thing our tent has built in lights!
It's a good thing our tent has built in lights!
Sugarloaf Campground I
Sugarloaf Campground I
Frankenstein Cliff from afar.
Frankenstein Cliff from afar.
And Frankenstein Cliff up close!
And Frankenstein Cliff up close!
With some beautiful colors in between!
With some beautiful colors in between!
Quite spectacular foliage!
Quite spectacular foliage!
Arethusa Falls
Arethusa Falls
You will find Mount Willard Trailhead behind this train depot.
You will find Mount Willard Trailhead behind this train depot.
With an awesome trail to it!
With an awesome trail to it!
Soaking in this whole leaf-peeping thing!
Soaking in this whole leaf-peeping thing!
White Mountain Oktoberfest
White Mountain Oktoberfest
Where they turned chalets into German Hangouts!
Where they turned chalets into German Hangouts!
And served traditional German snacks!
And served traditional German snacks!
Polly's Pancake Parlor on Sugarhill!
Polly's Pancake Parlor on Sugarhill!
They put sprinkles on their hot chocolate!!
They put sprinkles on their hot chocolate!!
And their made-to-order organic pancakes are delicious!
And their made-to-order organic pancakes are delicious!
Artist Bluff Trailhead
Artist Bluff Trailhead
A beautiful lookout along the trail.
A beautiful lookout along the trail.
Lonesome Lake Hut
Lonesome Lake Hut
A solid final hike for the weekend!
A solid final hike for the weekend!
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